NC State’s final three possessions combined to produce a net of 6 total yards. After five seasons away from college football, Mack Brown was brought back for a second stint at North Carolina in hopes of restoring some kind of competitive foothold, most likely against teams not named Clemson. King threw five touchdown passes, the last a go-ahead 54-yard catch-and-run play with Michael Harley with 2:43 left, and Miami rallied to beat North Carolina State 44-41 on Friday night. The Tar Heels couldn't have asked for a better start to the (second) Mack Brown era, downing Miami at home to move to 2–0 on the season. Students rush the field after North Carolina kicker Connor Barth kicks a last-second field goal to upset the Miami Hurricanes 31-28 in Chapel Hill on October 30, 2004. For North Carolina, there is a path to the top. “I just trust those guys. Dallas had 107 yards rushing, including a critical 37-yard run on the drive that gave the Hurricanes a late lead. 1 spot in the AP poll, extending its record streak of consecutive seasons with at least one week on top of the rankings to 13. He had a pass intercepted by DJ Ivey after Miami’s final touchdown. ... Arizona Wildcats-Utah Utes football game canceled due to COVID-19 cases, contact tracing. All Rights Reserved. Alabama moves up to No. Miami had taken its first and only lead of the game when Jarren Williams found Will Mallory for an 11-yard strike with 4:38 left. Miami wide receiver Mike Harley (3) runs on a 54-yard touchdown reception as North Carolina State cornerback Cecil Powell (4) trails during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. THI TV: UNC Celebration After Beating Miami 28-25 - YouTube 14 North Carolina. Brown was basically run out of town after 16 successful seasons at Texas because fans and boosters were fed up of spending their hard-earned money on underachieving teams getting pushed around all over the field and not competing for championships. For the first time in 41 years, the University of Miami has lost its first two football games in a season. Then the Wolfpack held a 24-21 halftime lead. Where will Ohio State land? But for now, Brown can break out his dancing shoes and enjoy another victory as an underdog. Miami football needed a king-sized performance out of D’Eriq King on Friday night, and they got it. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — When No. Everybody had that confidence in his ability.”. NC State: Hosts Florida State next Saturday. © 2020 ABG-SI LLC. “It shows what kind of coach he is. That’s all I care about.”. He trusted the defense.”. The good news for Miami is plays its next five games at home and will try to avoid an unfathomable 0–3 start next week when it welcome FCS foe Bethune Cookman. Alabama took the No. NC State: Angeline, a redshirt senior, has caught at least one touchdown pass in five of the Wolfpack’s games. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. With a victory, NC State would have been a candidate to climb back into the rankings. In the season opener against Florida, the Hurricanes not only got to breakout their turnover chain, but also debuted some impressive looking touchdown rings. “They made a big play they needed to and we didn’t,” NC State coach Dave Doeren said. Knight also had a 1-yard TD run in the third quarter for his first touchdown. He didn’t turn the ball over and was sacked four times. UNC Downs Miami for Second Straight Underdog Win Under Mack Brown The Tar Heels couldn't have asked for a better start to the (second) Mack Brown era, downing Miami … The Tar Heels can play in the 2020 ACC Championship Game on Dec. 19 in Charlotte. 9/7/2019 Associated Press. The Houston transer was 31 for 41 for 430 yards and ran for a game-high 105 yards on 15 carries. The latter came with 6:12 remaining after the Hurricanes were within a half-yard of the end zone before a fourth-down penalty. Brown and his young Tar Heels again worked their magic again in Week 2, taking down Miami 28–25 to drop the Hurricanes to 0–2 for the first time since 1978. The Allstate Playoff Predictor breaks down which teams have the best chance to make this season's College Football Playoff. Saturday night’s game against North Carolina started out as more of the same, as the Hurricanes spotted the Tar Heels a 17–3 lead before storming back. Oklahoma scores six rushing touchdowns and two passing TDs as the Sooners completely manhandle Kansas 62-9. “He came ready to play,” Miami tight end Will Mallory said. “He came ready to lead us and that’s exactly what he did. NC State padded its lead to 41-31 on Christopher Dunn’s 53-yard field goal on the first play of the fourth quarter. Miami (6-1, 5-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) scored the final 13 points to win its third game in a row and match last season’s victory total under second-year coach Manny Diaz. Miami was missing 11 players, including starting left tackle John Campbell Jr. and starting tight end Brevin Jordan. Sam Howell found Dazz Newsome just inside the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:01 left to help North Carolina rally past Miami 28-25 on Saturday night. 1 despite not playing and Notre Dame doesn't move up despite beating Clemson. “He’s that guy Miami needed.”. Will Notre Dame lock in the No. Miami: The Hurricanes outscored their first six opponents by a combined margin of 57-23 in the second quarter. Bailey Hockman was 19 for 28 for 248 yards and two touchdowns for the Wolfpack. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. “The guys believed in each other and they did what they needed to do to get it done,” Diaz said. Coming back to Chapel Hall was no easy task, but Brown accepted the challenge and earned a victory over South Carolina in the season opener. The game and the tone was a far cry from last year’s contest, a Miami 47–10 victory that featured Hurricane defensive touchdowns and plenty of mugging for the cameras. Desmond Ridder leads Cincinnati to another victory as he rushes for over 100 yards with three touchdowns and another score through the air against Houston. The Hurricanes, coming off a 19-14 home victory over Virginia, had a 21-14 lead less than 16 1/2 minutes into the game. … It’s just about winning games. “The way we practiced for this game was as unusual as any game I’ve been a part of,” Diaz said. Video: 2004 UNC upsets Miami. King ended up with season-high totals through the air and on the ground. 4 spot and make a trip to the Sugar Bowl? Earlier, Hockman handed off to receiver Thayer Thomas and then received the ball back and ran behind a convoy of blockers for what was ruled a 31-yard touchdown pass play on the game’s opening possession. 136-203, 2081 YDS, 17 TD, 5 INT, 11/14 @ Virginia Tech Hokies 6 tickets left, 11/21 vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 121 tickets left, 11/28 @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons 68 tickets left, 12/5 vs North Carolina Tar Heels 338 tickets left. “Just couldn’t put them away. Then the Hurricane defense tightened up. To get exclusive PickCenter analysis, you must be an ESPN+ Subscriber. After gaining 171 yards in the first quarter, UNC could only manage a mere five yards in the second. … We never expected this game to be easy.”. The Hurricanes had a chance on their last possession to tie the score, but Bubba Baxa’s 49-yard attempt went wide left. Sat Sep 1, 2012. In turn, the Hurricanes figured they had the right guy at quarterback. But NC State’s 10-7 edge produced a 24-21 lead, marking only the second halftime deficit of the season for the Hurricanes. Josh Borregales kicked three field goals, connecting from 38 and 22 yards in the fourth quarter. Brown can savor this victory now before reality hits in the form of Clemson, who comes calling at the end of the month. “I had no doubt we could go down there (and score),” King said. “It was a challenge for us to stay together,” defensive end Jaelan Phillips said. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — D’Eriq King threw five touchdown passes, the last a go-ahead 54-yard catch-and-run play with Michael Harley with 2:43 left, and No. Williams, the redshirt freshman who beat out transfer Tate Martell and incumbent N’Kosi Perry for the starting job, remained cool all game, completing 30 of 39 passes for 309 yards and two touchdowns. The bad news was watching Williams get thrown to the turf 10 times in a lackluster 24–20 loss. Harris added 60 yards as the Hurricanes found plays to gash the Tar Heel defense, allowing Williams the time to sit back and find receivers, something he was unable to do against the Gators. The 'Canes play Central Michigan the following week before the rest of the ACC slate awaits them when Virgiina Tech comes to town on Oct. 5.